Saka no Ue no Kumo

Saka no Ue no Kumo (2009-2011)

EndedScripted showDrama, War, History

The 19th Century was a turbulent one for Japan. Enduring the throes of change brought about by the Meiji era, it still struggled to join the world and be considered a "civilized, modern nation." After 300 years, samurai turned to labor, farmers sought other industries, and technology became king. Saka no Ue no Kumo covers the later years of the Meiji, when Japan—still wrestling with its identity—fought the little discussed Russo-Japanese War. We join the story with brothers Akiyama Yoshifuru and Akiyama Saneyuki, and their friend, the poet Masaoka Shiki, as they face these travails with decided Japanese spirit.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (90 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S03E04The Battle of the Sea of JapanDez. 25, 2011
S03E03Enemy Vessels SightedDez. 18, 2011
S03E02Hill 203Dez. 11, 2011
S03E01General Assault on RyojunDez. 4, 2011
S02E04The Death of HiroseDez. 26, 2010
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Also known as

  • Clouds Above the Slope
  • A Cloud Upon a Slope (United States)
  • Clouds Over the Hill (United States)
  • 坂の上の雲 (Japan)

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